0 This Is How We Celebrate International Women 2012

International Women's Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world. This date is also commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can look back to a tradition that represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and developmentHAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY EVERYONE..!AND THIS IS HOW SPORAH STARTED CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY.My 1st guest was Felicity OkoloFelicity Okolo is one of the UK's leading experts in the development of human potential. She is a Women Empowerment Coach & Domestic Violence Eradication Coach ">Felicity Okolo coaches ">Felicity works with people (individuals and organisations) especially women on personal empowerment and development. She runs a series of coaching programs, workshops and trainings. She is the author and narrator of the books; "Who Stole My Power? And The Easy Way To Reclaim It! " AND "It Is My Life And I'm In Charge."THEN PEREZ OCHIENGHello Perez, Welcome to the show * Perez Ochieng is the CEO of SACOMA, an innovative organisation that has provided business support to SMES for the last 12years. * SACOMA is a Diaspora led organization that has been at the forefront of economic development and wealth creation of people from the Sub-Saharan Africa communities living in the UK and Abroad. We provide Skills and business development services, loans, mutual aids funds to help the SME led by these communities to thrive and become sustainable for job creation. Our microfinance loan funds and enterprise skills are changing lives for poor households in East Africa. Our social enterprise business model is helping mobilize the Diaspora contributions, human and financial capital towards the development of their countries and communities of origin. HOW HAVE YOU MANAGED TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS IN SUCH A CHALLENGING TIME? It is by God's grace that achievement to this scale is possible. It's not easy to pinpoint one thing that makes success. It is rather a combination of activities from reactivity, constant innovation and creativity, and seeking new opportunities which I am willing to fearlessly pursue and be committed to. * NEXT WAS VALERIE MARCH'E Valerie March'e is a Founder and head of Hospitality of the UK awarding winning restaurants Caribbean Scene Group.You run 3 successful Restaurant in the Big city (London), including One in The lb1.45 billion Westfield Stratford City..! As a woman and house wife what are the greatest challenges?It is hard work to juggle work with a family, One has to be very determined and focused to be able to succeed in both roles............. STAY TUNEDTELL US WHAT IS THE SECRET BEHIND CARIBBEAN SCENE? Nothing much Sporah, We use natural, fresh produce, herbs, spices and traditional cooking methods for a real taste of the Caribbean. Experience the delights of dishes inspired by the many islands and regions of the Caribbean Sea.Ladies Welcome to the showI understand your all married and run business at the same time, how is it like?"No one is saying raising children" is easy or cheap, but running a "successful business" is not a walk in the park either. So how is it like to be a mother and successful business owner?IT IS HARD WORK TO JUGGLE WORK WITH A FAMILY No doughty about that Sporah, One has to be very determined and focused to be able to succeed in both roles."And how is it like wife and husband working together?"Mh..! Where to start..!Valerie please go 1st..!WOMEN AROUND THE GLOBE (W.A.G)Women Around the Globe (W.A.G) is based in London and offers support to women between the ages of 16-25. W.A.G provides a safe space for women to share experiences and aims to foster links between women in London and abroad. Simone, Eliana ">W.A.G holds a book club, the aim of the book club is to get women talking and sharing. Every month W.A.G sets a topic for discussion and a book based on this topic is read by members. Then women are invited to come and talk about the book and their experiences of the topic. This encourages women to share their experiences, fosters links in the community and points women in the direction of any local services that could be of use to them. Alongside the book club, W.A.G. also provides volunteering opportunities and training for members to become mentors to up and coming new members.Ladies tell me more about W.A.G.More about us please Click HEREWonderful, Your doing quite a lot ladies lets go for a break..THEN WE WENT FOR A BREAK..!BACK ON THE SHOWAFTER THE SHOWHAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY/MONTH TO YOU ALL OUT THERE..!A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE GUETS FOR TAKING YOUR TIMEWE'RE SO GLAD YOU WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT FOR THE SHOW.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME."Much Love""Sporah "xoxoIT'S ALL ON THE SPORAH SHOW TONIGHT 10:30PM ON BEN TV: SKY 184 STAY TUNED..!SPONSORED BYHAIR BY............... "VANITY LOCKS HAIR" EXTENSIONS - 100% PERUVIAN "HUMAN" HAIR.MOBILE: 07932 757 642 BB PIN: 2172FEB7MAKE UP BY........KAREN SALANDY